2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 985 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2004 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2004 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | Quattroporte | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
